The phrase "growth inhibitor" refers to something that stops or slows down the growth of something else. It prevents something from getting bigger or expanding. Full definition
These same products also contain growth inhibitors which prevent a new infestation. (veterinarianelkinspark.com)
In addition, the formula contains pesticides that will kill adult fleas, as well as growth inhibitors that will destroy larvae. (wileypup.com)
High growth companies also identified a lack of quality account and contact data as their top growth inhibitor — indicating they could grow even faster if they had better data at their fingertips. (discoverorg.com)